Origins of the Gilbertson surname
About the Gilbertsons
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Interesting facts about Gilbertson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gilbertson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
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What are the most common Gilbertson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gilbertsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gilbertsons in 1921
Knitter
65
Dressmaker
40
Domestic Servant
29
Living On Own Means
28
Housekeeper
23
Common male occupations for Gilbertsons in 1921
Fisherman
62
Farmer
52
Carter
38
General Labourer
35
Agricultural Labourer
28
